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105 DRV

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration105 DRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 122,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,656 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 122,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 121,754 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 7 Mar 2013 121,134 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,033 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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105 DRV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 105 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 105 DRV registered?

105 DRV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is 105 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 105 DRV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 105 DRV have outstanding finance?

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